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单词 catmint
释义

catmint

noun

cat·​mint ˈkat-ˌmint How to pronounce catmint (audio)
: any of a genus (Nepeta) of Old World temperate-zone herbs of the mint family
especially : catnip sense 1

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Catnip, sometimes called catmint, and silver vine are both flowering plants with aromatic leaves that grow in many places around the world. Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 June 2022 Later in the season, bees cover their catmint and wild bergamot. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2022 Others that produce both flowers and leaves on the same stem — catmint (Nepeta species) for example — work great. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2021 On several occasions, Matthews said, Bonnie has smashed catmint bushes outside their home trying to pounce on insects and salamanders. Terry Ward, CNN, 29 May 2021 For example, catmint -- a long bloomer that demands little maintenance -- has both fuzzy foliage and an aroma that deer rarely tolerate. cleveland, 4 June 2020 Short plants could include Millenium Allium and catmint, perennial Geranium, May Night Salvia, stonecrop sedum and Moonshine Yarrow. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2020 Cats don’t care much for fruits or vegetables, but Sonnenshein suggests planting catnip or catmint for your feline friends. Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2019 Walters Gardens has also developed three summer phlox varieties and a catmint named (what else?) Cat’s Meow. Adrian Higgins, Houston Chronicle, 21 Aug. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

catmint

noun

cat·​mint ˈkat-ˌmint How to pronounce catmint (audio)
: catnip sense 1
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